The Met Rooftop Garden courtesy Blogger

If fun, food, entertainment, scenery, iconic neighborhoods, and energetic memories top your travel list, few American cities are better than these.

1. New York City. Unmatched density of restaurants, nightlife, shows, museums, sports, and skyscrapers.
2. Las Vegas. Probably the highest concentration of entertainment, light pollution, pools, and extravagance in the country.
3. Miami. Beaches, nightlife, Latin food, Spanish, and a very energetic social scene.
4. New Orleans. Jazz, creole food, bars, festivals, and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
5. Los Angeles. Beaches, Hollywood, concerts, fresh food, sports, and enormous variety.
6. Chicago. Architecture, deep dish, hot dogs, comedy, politeness, and a great summer scene.
7. Washington D.C. Incredible museums, monuments, history, patriotism, and surprisingly lively nightlife.
8. San Francisco. Spectacular scenery combined with gateway culture, towering neighborhoods, tech influence, and iconic sights.
9. Seattle. Strong mix of sea food, waterfront, music, emerald sights, and easy access to mountains and nature.
10. Boston. Sports, pubs, ancient history by American standards, college-town energy, wicked accents, and a walkable downtown.